Iridium stockholders approve Rocket Lab acquisition
Approximately 99.6% of votes cast supported the deal; completion is expected by mid-2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
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Global satellite communications network
iridium.com- Headquarters
- McLean, United States
- Founded year
- 2000
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 500–1,100
- Industry
- Wireless Telecommunications Services
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Latest news about Iridium
In short: Iridium shareholders approved the $8B Rocket Lab acquisition, now pending regulatory clearance expected by mid-2027.
Company announcements
Iridium demonstrates voice messaging via NTN Direct with Toyota
Deutsche Telekom IoT enables roaming on Iridium's satellite network, completing a global agreement ahead of Q4 2026 commercial launch.
Iridium congratulates Ankita Baliarsingh on award
She was named a Rising Star of 2026 by Via Satellite for her leadership and role in delivering Iridium Chat.
Iridium announces Q2 2026 results
Revenue rose 4% to $225.2M, net income $9.7M, with pending Rocket Lab acquisition.
Media coverage
Rocket Lab Locks Down Iridium Funding as Launch Cadence and Record Sales Converge
Rocket Lab funded its largest-ever acquisition with a $1.944 billion share sale, cleared Iridium loan and FCC steps, and kept Electron launching.
Peter Beck's Iridium Deal Faces Its Next Big Test
Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose 8% on September 21 to close at $69.89, their best single-day performance in nearly two months, before rallying another...
Iridium Faces Shareholder Lawsuits Over Rocket Lab Merger
Iridium Communications ( (IRDM) ) has shared an announcement.
Rocket Lab Jumps 6% as FCC Clears First Hurdle on Iridium Deal; Iridium Communications Barely Budges
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are rallying after a first-step regulatory clearance on its planned acquisition, while the ...
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